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Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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PIRATES TRAVEL THURSDAY; HORNETS HOST FRIDAY

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School football team practiced Monday afternoon as it prepares for its spring matchup. The FBHS Pirates play at Ribault Thursday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Yulee High School football team is at home Friday, hosting Wolfson and Tocoi Creek beginning at 6 p.m.
The season came to an end on their home field Tuesday, when the Pirates lost to Wolfson 6-2 in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal matchup. Photos by penny Glackin/special

The season came to an end on their home field Tuesday, when the Pirates lost to Wolfson 6-2 in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal matchup. Photos by penny Glackin/special

Wolfson ends Pirates’ playoff run

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The season came to an end on their home field Tuesday, when the Pirates lost to Wolfson 6-2 in a Region 1-3A quarterfinal matchup.
Seasoned sea trout fishermen will cast net live shrimp holding on the bottom, which are marked with their boat’s fish finder. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

Seasoned sea trout fishermen will cast net live shrimp holding on the bottom, which are marked with their boat’s fish finder. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

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Hook a shrimp

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Pictured are, from left, Mia Fitzgerald, Janet Wood-ward, Ann Gutter, Sue Riegler and Sue Lansdell. Submitted photo

Pictured are, from left, Mia Fitzgerald, Janet Wood-ward, Ann Gutter, Sue Riegler and Sue Lansdell. Submitted photo

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Gutter tourney champ

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Ladies Golf Association at the Golf Club of Amelia Island held its two-week Championship Tournament April 27 and May 4. Ann Gutter played against a very competitive field to win. Under tough course conditions, Gutter shot 89 and 82, for a 171 two-week total.
Shauna Snyder, left, was the low gross winner, and Carol Hawco was low net winner. Submitted photo

Shauna Snyder, left, was the low gross winner, and Carol Hawco was low net winner. Submitted photo

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River Cup played

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Amelia River Women’s Golf Association recently held its annual River Cup. The gross and net tournament is a two-day event combining the two scores of each day. Overall low gross winner was Shauna Snyder, with a gross score of 151. Overall low net winner was Carol Hawco, with a net score of 132.
Ladies competing in the annual invitational, The Amelia, at the Amelia National Golf & Country Club. Submitted photo

Ladies competing in the annual invitational, The Amelia, at the Amelia National Golf & Country Club. Submitted photo

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Amelia National hosts invitational

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Amelia National Golf & Country Club hosted its annual Ladies Invitational, The Amelia, on May 1, and there were a total of 92 ladies representing 23 different clubs all across North Florida and from as far away as Columbus, Ohio.
Jamieson Keith, Brooks Rohe and Andre Lucas signed national letters of intent to play their respective sport in college. Keith is a baseball player at Fernandina Beach High School, and Rohe and Lucas played football for the Pirates. They are pictured April 27 with friends, family and coaches at the spring signing day in the media center. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Jamieson Keith, Brooks Rohe and Andre Lucas signed national letters of intent to play their respective sport in college. Keith is a baseball player at Fernandina Beach High School, and Rohe and Lucas played football for the Pirates. They are pictured April 27 with friends, family and coaches at the spring signing day in the media center. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Pirate trio pen to play on next level

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Pirates celebrated spring signing day April 27, with three athletes declaring their intentions to play on the collegiate level. Jamieson Keith (base-ball) and Brooks Rohe (football) signed national letters of intent to play their respective sport at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
A large crowd gathered at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach in the district semifinal matchup with Wolfson on May 2. The two teams squared off Tuesday in the region quarterfinal round. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

A large crowd gathered at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach in the district semifinal matchup with Wolfson on May 2. The two teams squared off Tuesday in the region quarterfinal round. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Providence edges FBHS 3-2 for district title

Beth Jones
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Pirates’ win streak was snapped at 19. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (21-4) was edged 3-2 by host Providence Thursday in the District 3-3A championship. “What a great game,” FBHS head coach Jon Shave said. “We stood toe to toe with the No. 2 team in the state.
Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Pirates make it 19, play for district title

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Pirates made it 19 wins in a row Tuesday night when they beat visiting Wolfson 7-2 in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (21-3) advanced to the championship game Thursday, where they faced top-seed Providence.
Mason Jones is the third Yulee baseball to recently commit to play baseball on the next level. Submitted photo

Mason Jones is the third Yulee baseball to recently commit to play baseball on the next level. Submitted photo

Jones heading to Virginia Tech

Beth Jones
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Yulee High School freshman pitcher and outfielder Mason Jones committed to Virginia Tech Wednesday afternoon. Jones is hitting .298 and leading the team with three home runs and 17 RBIs. Tied for the team lead with five doubles and 11 stolen bases, Jones is also 5-2 on the mound with a 3.